Introducing Yora, an innovative insect-based dog food with a focus on pets and the planet. Marketed as nutritionally complete, hypoallergenic and delicious, Yora offers a different approach to feeding your dog: protein from grubs rather than traditional livestock.
Here are four reasons to consider Yora dog food, from its insect protein to its approach to food waste.
1. Insect protein: animal protein in a different package
Grubs, also known as Hermetia illucens, are the insect protein at the heart of Yora. Packed with essential proteins, fats and minerals, they bring animal-based nutrition in a different-shaped package!
Yora presents its grubs as just as nutritious as free-range chicken or line-caught cod, and promotes insect protein as a highly digestible, sustainable alternative to conventional animal proteins.
2. Hypoallergenic protein for sensitive dogs
Yora’s hypoallergenic positioning is part of its appeal for dogs with sensitive stomachs and digestive issues. Its grubs provide an easy-to-digest source of high-quality protein and an alternative to familiar meat ingredients.
Yora biscuits are described as being slow-cooked at much lower temperatures than most kibbles, giving the flavours time to develop and creating a satisfying crunch which dogs adore.
If your dog has a suspected food allergy or ongoing digestive problems, discuss any diet change with your vet. A food described as hypoallergenic is not a guarantee that it will suit every dog.
3. A focus on sustainability and food waste
Traditional meat production uses resources not only to raise livestock, but also to grow the soya and grain used to feed them. Yora’s insect-based approach offers an alternative, with sustainability a central part of the brand’s story.
Yora grubs are also nature’s composters. The brand describes feeding them clean food waste, including ‘wonky’ vegetables with aesthetic imperfections that supermarkets reject.
Rather than those vegetables going to landfill, the grubs help turn them into useful nutrition, while the process also produces natural compost to help grow more food. It’s a clever way to make more of ingredients that might otherwise be wasted.
Food is just one part of the picture. For a broader look at thoughtful pet care, explore our guide to sustainable pet ownership in New Zealand.
4. Grubs raised without antibiotics or growth hormones
Another benefit highlighted by Yora is that its grubs are raised without antibiotics or growth hormones. They grow quickly naturally, without growth hormones to speed up the process.
This is part of Yora’s approach to insect farming and its aim to create food that is better for pets and the planet.
Yora wet dog food: insect protein in a pâté
When I first featured Yora, the focus was its dry food. The range now also includes Yora wet dog food, offering the same insect-protein approach in a pâté format rather than crunchy biscuits.
Yora describes its wet food as complete, balanced and hypoallergenic for all dog breeds, made with insect protein, fresh vegetables and herbs. The brand positions it for dogs with sensitive stomachs, itchy skin and allergies, although individual dietary needs still matter.
Yora’s wet food offering includes three pâté recipes: Apple & Parsnip, Carrot & Potato, and Beetroot & Swede. They bring a choice of vegetable combinations to Yora’s insect-based offering.
Check each recipe’s life-stage suitability and feeding guidance before choosing it for your dog.
Yora dog treats and dental chews
Yora’s insect-based approach goes beyond the food bowl. Its range also includes biscuit treats and dental sticks, bringing insect protein into rewards and chewing time.
Insect-based biscuit treats
Yora describes its dog treats as hypoallergenic, hand-baked biscuits for sensitive dogs. The brand highlights their insect protein and omega oils, with Rewards and Dreamers among its treat options.
The treats range also features what Yora describes as relaxing herbs for anxious dogs. Think of these as part of the brand’s treats offering, rather than a replacement for veterinary advice if your dog struggles with anxiety.
Protein-rich dental sticks
For chewing time, Yora offers insect-protein dental sticks in small and large sizes. The brand describes them as natural and hypoallergenic, with more than double the protein of most dental sticks.
Yora also highlights the calcium in insect protein and promotes the sticks as helping to keep teeth clean and strong. Choose the appropriate size, follow the product’s feeding guidance and supervise chewing. Dental chews should complement, rather than replace, tooth brushing and veterinary dental care.
Check with your local stockist for the recipes and products available where you live, and follow the feeding guidance on your chosen product.
Choosing a Yora recipe for your dog
From puppies to adult dogs, and small to large breeds, Yora’s range is described as offering recipes for different sizes and life stages. Check the specific recipe’s feeding guidance and suitability for your dog rather than assuming every formula is suitable for every age.
If you’re curious about insect-based dog food, Yora brings together an alternative animal protein, a focus on digestibility and a thoughtful approach to food waste. It’s a different way to think about your dog’s global pawprint.
Curious about other ingredients in your dog’s diet? Explore our guide to 101 superfoods for dogs for more food inspiration.
Looking for more everyday ideas? Explore our sustainable pet care swaps for inspiration to reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint beyond the food bowl.
Partnership disclosure: This post was created in partnership with Banquet Best For Pets.
